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Mandarin Orange Chicken
Mandarin Orange Chicken by Trader Joe's provides 196 kcal per 100 g, with 3.7 g of sugars and 12.9 g of protein. That is 253% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Chickens category and comes in a 22 oz pack. Contains: eggs, gluten, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 cup (163 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 196 kcal | 320 kcal | 162 +21% | |
| Total fat | 9.8 g | 16 g | 21% | 7.6 +30% |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g | 3.5 g | 18% | 2 +9% |
| Carbohydrates | 14.7 g | 24 g | 9% | 5 +196% |
| Total sugars | 3.7 g | 6 g | 1 +253% | |
| Added sugars | 9.8 g | 16 g | 32% | 0.9 +936% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.6 g | 1 g | 4% | 0.8 −21% |
| Protein | 12.9 g | 21 g | 42% | 18.4 −30% |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.8 g | 1.3 −61% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 3720 Chickens products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other chickens
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Battered Dark Chicken Meat (Dark Chicken Meat, Water, Cornstarch, Unbleached Enriched Flour [Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Egg, Soybean Oil, Salt, White Pepper, Garlic, Green Onion, Ginger), Sauce (Sugar, Distilled White Vinegar, Water, Soy Sauce [Water, Soybean, Salt, Wheat Flour, Sugar, Mushroom Extract], Modified Food Starch, Garlic, Green Onion, Ginger, Red Chili Pepper, Orange Peel, Mandarin Orange Peel)
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenSoybeans
Product details
- Quantity
- 22 oz
- Serving size
- 1 cup (163 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 00665636
Prices reported by shoppers
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Recipe & label changes
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September 25, 2026
- Nutri-Score: c → b
- Fat: 6.13 → 9.82
- Saturated fat: 1.23 → 2.15
- Sugars: 9.82 → 3.68
- Salt: 0.87 → 0.51
- Protein: 13.5 → 12.88
Changes to this product's label data recorded since Foodmetria started tracking it.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mandarin Orange Chicken?
Mandarin Orange Chicken contains 196 kcal per 100 g and about 320 kcal per serving (1 cup (163 g)).
How much sugar is in Mandarin Orange Chicken?
Mandarin Orange Chicken has 3.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Mandarin Orange Chicken healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of B (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Mandarin Orange Chicken vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Mandarin Orange Chicken contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated October 1, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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